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Knowing what I know now, I would certainly have a lot to tell my high school self. I would tell myself to fill out scholarship applications unitl my brain could no longer stand to think as I have accumulated an exorbitant amount of educational debt from college. I would also tell myself to keep my studies my priority until the day I graduate. I undoubtedly began to slack off during the waning weeks of my high school career which negatively effected my final GPA. Additionaly, I would encourage my high school self to endeavor in volunteer opportunities as I now wish I would have given my services to those in need. There is so much I have learned since my high school graduation that makes the old saying, "I wish I knew what I know now when I was younger" so true to me. I suppose it is all a part of maturing, but I can honestly say I will be teaching my children what I know now to ensure them a more secure future than that I've built for myself.

First thing I would mention to myself is to organize my priorities and time out very wisely, because it would have helped me so much in the long run. I would have made motivation charts to help me fight to make the best out of my college experience. Introducing myself to new people around the campus, getting involved in campus activities, and enjoying my freshman year. Instead of mourning over my friend?s death and becoming somewhat depressed, I would suggest myself to seek out help and find someone to talk with. I would encourage myself to please, please take advantage of the help around for my classes when I fell behind a little. Finally I would say don?t act as if you are too good for your friends because in the end you will lose one of your closest friends, Lynesha Richardson and your friendship will never be the same again no matter how much time has blown over. Be yourself and please do not get too caught up into the freshman fifteen as well as the college life; because it will break you and not make you if you can not take control of it.

I would try ever harder for my grades. I would make more friends, and be more social and active. I would get more involved in clubs, and other sorts of things to help out my resume. I wouldn't be the person I am today without Bowling Green State University. Thanks to this college, it made me a better man I am today than I ever was.

I would have told myself to study harder in high school, because alot of the information comes back again in college, just at a much faster pace. Since I have 3 other siblings that will all be in college also in the next four years I would have tried to work more, even know playing a sport 25 hours a week on top of school made it very hard to work at all.

If I could give myself advise I would have told myself to save as much money as possible. Though I did save and apply for scholarships as a senior I think there was more that I could have done. I think I also would have told myself not to be so worried about losing touch with my family and friends from home. I was worried that after I left I would more of less disappear from their lives and be forgotten. I feared I would go to college and come back to find that I just did not belong at home anymore. Knowing what I know now, I could not have been more wrong. Home is not the place where you put things you own, it is the place where I can find the scent of my mother, a day spent playing with my kitten, and my best friends dog trying to eat me. Home is where the love is.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know know about college life and making the transition, the first advice I would give myself is to relax. I stressed my entire senior year up til graduation about how I was going to pay for college and I was so nervous to start. The next advice I would give myself is to learn better study habits. When I took my first semester classes, I had to reteach myself how to study because learning came so easily to me in high school. I never studied in high school and I graduated with a 3.6. The last set of advice I would give myself is to have fun and not worry about money as much. I have a great family and they would do absolutely anything for me. If i need money and cannot provide myself with it, my family is there to help me out in any way possible.

As a high school senior I thought I knew it all, but I was wrong. The transition from high school to college is a big step and shouldn't be taken lightly. I would tell myself to use college as a transition into life. I would remind myself that I am not only here to get away from home, but to make a better life for myself and my future family. As the first one to go to college in my family there is pressure beyond belief to be perfect. I would tell myself that it is o.k. to feel stressed sometimes because it will all be worth it in the end. I would tell myself to push as hard as you can and study as much as possible because Danbury High School is nothing like college. The work load is much harder, but you are a strong person and I know that you can do it if you keep on task, study, and go to class. Finally and most importantly I would tell myself to know who I am and not be afraid to show it. People will like me for who I am.

Had I known what I know now, my educational life would have been so different. I got pressure to do what everyone wanted me to do, and I decided to do what was easiest. I started a program immediately out of high school, and dropped out about halfway through the program, deciding it wasn't what I really wanted to do, but I didn't know what I wanted to do. I worked my way through many part-time and full-time jobs, gaining experience in everything and nothing at the same time. Finally after about 10 years I returned to college. In 2008 I received my Associate's degree, and I have continued on to receive my Bachelor's degree. I am in a field that I love and am very excited about. If I could go back to talk to myself in high school, I would love to give myself some tips to make life so much easier for me. Nobody knows what is best for you except you. Don't do something simply because it is what everyone else expects. Search your soul and decide what you really want, and don't be afraid of making mistakes.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, knowing what I know now, my college choice may have been different. First of all, I love Bowling Green's social opportunites, and I have had some of the best times of my life at this school. However, this school was not the best choice considering my major. If I knew what I wanted to be I would have chose a differnt school. So, I would tell myself to choose somewhere with a better nursing program. I know I would miss out on the fun memories and friends I made, but I would still have the social life I have most likely at any school I went to. So, I would tell myself to focus on a nursing career oriented school instead. However, I have no regrets with my choices and have had an amazing time, but If I did it all over again I would choose a differnent path.

When i first entered college i wasnt quite sure what to expect except for the parties and freedom i knew came with the college life. I didnt know how difficult it could be to have a roommate and how i would have to adjust to living with guys. With that said, the biggest piece of advice i would give myself as a high school senior about college life would be to be open minded and tolerant of the many changes i will experience. I would tell myself to learn to compromise with my roommate and the people living on my floor as there will be many disagreements and situations that require self control as well as an open mind. Being involved is a great way to meet people especially on a large campus so i would also tell myself to get out and join various organizations on campus and to not be afraid to introduce myself to people or sit with somebody in the dining hall. The last piece of advice i would give myself would be to manage my time and my studies but also have fun seeing as you only get to experience the college life once.

Choosing a university is a scary decision, but once that decision is made, the transition from high school to college seems to be one of the scariest things one could possibly do in a lifetime. Moving away from home, moving away from friends, doing laundry, paying bills, and one of the most dreaded, taking college courses. Months and months of time is wasted worrying about: "Will I fit in?", "Will I pass my classes?", "Will I get along with my roommate?", "Will I shrink all of my clothes?", and many more questions. If only when I was a high school senior did I know what I now know about college life. Being away from home isn't all that bad, everyone else wants to meet you and make friends too, someone will teach me how to do laundry eventually, everyone has to pay bill, and college courses aren't that bad. That's what high school teachers are for, to prepare you for the next step in life. That transition isn't as big as most may think it is. If only I knew!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to gear up and be ready to make new friends and to put yourself out there. I would tell myself to stand up to my mom and convincer her that although BGSU is a wonderful college, it is not the college for me. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to take advantage of the luxuries of being at home and to enjoy it because after you leave, it doesn't feel like home when you return from college. I'd tell my high school senior self to really push until the end, grade wise because every little bit helps. I'd tell myself that I'm in for the ride of my life.

Going back in time I was really focused in High School and got good grades I even started some college courses while attending High School. But as time went on I didn't take school seriously and eventually dropped out. After a couple years I went back and barely finished an associates degree. Now I am more than ever determined to finish my Bachelor's degree and even go further to get my MBA. I would definitely go back in time and tell myself to take school more seriously and that education is something that can not be taken away...knowledge is a gift and is forever with you. I would also tell myself that if I do not take school seriously I would just waste a decade of doing jobs that could possibly be offering me more money for doing the same work but having the education to back it up.

I'll admit that there are many things I would like to say to my high school self. But the most important thing I could ever say would be "take a deep breath and stop worring so much". I can remember being a highly stressed out high school senior. It took me a very long time to figure out exactly where I wanted to go to college. Then once I found the "one", I began to stress out about applications, essays, and paying for college. My older brother dropped out of college and so did my parents when they first went all those years ago. They couldn't handle the workload, the classes, or the professors. Once I got into school, I began to stress about whether or not I would actually finish what I started. I would tell myself that the workload isn't bad as long as you stay organized and use time management. The professors are not scary and actually extremely helpful. Finally I would say that I have met some amazing people. I wish I could have told myself then, that college is the best thing I have ever done.

As a high school senior, there is a lot going on in your present and a lot to think about for the near future. There's homecoming, prom, friends, girl/boyfriends, homework, projects, papers and also your home life. Being that you're about to graduate you have to put things in perspectitive and focus on your priorities. You're and grades have to come first; if you can increase yor GPA that look good on your college application , qualify you for scholarships and not to mention will make your parents proud. Getting involved in different organizations at your school will also impress colleges; extracurricular activities show you can balance work and play. Take my advice, just work hard your last year and not develop the serious case of "senioritis".

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself to immediately start talking to my Ohio Army National Guard Recruiter. If I had talked to him through my entire senior year I would be in the guard rigth now. I would also tell myself to take the Physical Fitness test for my ROTC scholarship and work all of my senior year to get it in the summer. I would also tell myself to go to Sociology class everyday and tutoring because that calss is really hard for me.

In my late twenties I received a Bachelor?s Degree from the Education Department in Child and Family Community Services while holding down two jobs to pay for my education without financial aid assistance. During this time I was also married and running a household. If, I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would stress not to hesitate, and wait so long to pursue a degree. LIfe would of been less stressfull, if I would have worked on completing my degree straight out of high school. Then I would of had the opportunity to be just a student, with less distractions and obstacles. I would also say not to doubt myself. I also think that entering college after high school would be a smoother transition rather, than waiting over six years. I would also highlight meeting early and regularly with an advisor. I also would emphasize to commit to a major. I changed majors, which cost me more money, and time in the long run in regards to classes/tuition. All of these things would have made my high school to college transition a better experience and more sucessful.

Choose friends that will encourage a positive and intellectually challenging environment. Don't waste your time in the bars participating in binge drinking you will only harm yourself mentally, physically and financially. If someone invites you to another country, state, or wherever: go! Do not hesitate to try something new, you learn by your mistakes and the experiences you never thought you would enjoy may turn out to be the most memorable. ?Viva la aventura!

The first peice of advice I would give to my 18 year old self would be to seek financial aid and scholarships while still in highschool. Secondly I probably would have suggested going to Owens or a similar community college first then transfering to BGSU later.

I would certainly explain to myself how easy it is to get homesick and how much that can really effect your daily life. I would also have myself seriously consider taking a year or two off before coming to college. It really does not hurt at all to take some time to figure out what you want to do, save upo money, and learn some things about yourself and the way the world works before rushing headlong into college. However, this being said, I would point out that there is a rhyme and reason that things happen the way that they do and never to look back and regret decisions. As much as I don't believe that Bowling Green is the absolute perfect school for me, I do believe that it is where I am supposed to be and I am making all I can of it. The transitionary times in life are always the hardest and most confusing, but "que sera sera," there is no telling what could have been, only learning from what has been and preparing for what may be. The final thought that I would leave is this: that worrying is never helpful.